Weather in December 2024

Rapid City weather in December 2024

The weather in Rapid City in December is very cold with temperatures between -7°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Rapid City during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Rapid City is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Rapid City in December 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Rapid City in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Rapid City before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
1° / -7°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
11
Dry Days
Dry Days
17
Rainfall
Rainfall
30
mm
10.2
Sun Hours
10.2
Hrs

Rapid City annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 1° / -7° 5 14 13 23 mm
Awful
February 1° / -8° 5 10 14 35 mm
Awful
March 8° / -2° 5 17 10 57 mm
Bad
April 12° / 1° 7 16 7 115 mm
Awful
May 18° / 7° 10 19 2 139 mm
Bad
June 26° / 13° 7 23 0 122 mm
Good
July 30° / 18° 7 24 0 117 mm
Ok
August 29° / 17° 6 25 0 96 mm
Good
September 24° / 13° 3 27 0 56 mm
Perfect
October 14° / 4° 3 23 4 63 mm
Ok
November 8° / -1° 3 21 6 25 mm
Bad
December 1° / -7° 3 17 11 30 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Rapid City in December
Rain in Rapid City in December

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Weather in Rapid City in December - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rapid City in December?
The average temperature in Rapid City in December is -7/1° C.
What is the chance of rain in Rapid City in December?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Rapid City during December.
Weather wise, is December a good time to visit Rapid City?
The weather in Rapid City in December is awful.
Can it snow in Rapid City in December?
On average, there are 11 snowy days in Rapid City in December.
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